Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 11, 2013

Creating the World’s Largest Collection of Accessible Arabic eBooks Access to knowledge is the critical first step on the path to economic, educational, and social development. In the first installment of this series, I described the Bookshare International library and where we hope to take it next.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

The Saskatoon Public Library opened its doors to these evacuees, and staff members stepped up their efforts to help the evacuees communicate with their family and friends. Staffers also let people from outside of Saskatoon check out books from the library and access other services. Educating the Public on Disaster Preparedness.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This redesign took a user-centric approach to better meet the needs of the site’s users and also utilized accessible, inclusive, and scalable design. Since then, thousands of volunteers have transcribed hundreds of thousands of image files of the more than 1.7

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

But, I expect that 75% of the job will be about analyzing the legal issues from our programs, especially in our Global Literacy Program, which includes Bookshare, the largest digital library for the blind and dyslexic in the U.S., I was an expert witness in the case, and we’ve filed an amicus brief in the appeal. What’s next?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Carefully consider fee structures to find the right balance between access to features and a high net donation amount. Although it may seem like this is an easier way to manage data, it comes at the cost of the following drawbacks: Security: What happens if your computer is stolen and someone gains access to all of that donor data?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 7, 2010

An Insider Reveals How the Latest Hot Books Are Added to Bookshare’s Collection of Accessible Titles A Guest Beneblog by Liz Halperin After working for many years as a volunteer for Bookshare, I became a paid proofreader for the collection about two years ago. This freed up the pages which were placed in a fast scanner.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Cloud storage: For file sharing and storage, you can start with Drive through Google Workspace, so all documents can be stored in a convenient, accessible place. And don’t worry – storing files in the cloud is perfectly safe. Your library may have a subscription that you can use onsite for free.

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

So it's a good thing many TechSoup donor partners offer mobile versions of the technology you already rely on for your nonprofit, charity, or library. Use the paid Photoshop Touch app for more advanced image editing, including core Photoshop features optimized for Android and iOS tablets. or GoToWebinar. GoToAssist. DonorPerfect.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2017

Like any nonprofit, we like to take advantage of the product donations that are on offer for charities, churches, foundations, and libraries. This is our story on how we use Box, the online file-sharing, content management, and collaboration service. Sharing Files Around the World. Getting Control of Our Images.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It can be helpful to lead a planning process within your own organization that examines your organizational assets and access so you can translate them into benefits. History: Simply being around a long time has some cachet and may mean you have access to historical wisdom, knowledge, and records. Hint: It’s the XYY Soup Kitchen.”

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2012

Want mobile access to the software your organization relies on to get its work done? Office Mobile includes: Mobile versions of Word , Excel , and PowerPoint , allowing you to view and edit Microsoft Office files using your Windows phone. Access to SkyDrive , Microsoft's cloud-based file storage and sharing solution.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

model does not allow file upload and limits messages to 4096 tokens (roughly 4096 words) inclusive of both input and output. Using the free version, you cannot analyze your entire dataset at once, but must split the file into separate messages, each a maximum of 2000 words long. The Easy Steps Pull up ad library view.

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Tech Soup

MAY 25, 2012

Since we launched our donation program in 2002, TechSoup has saved nonprofits and libraries in the United States and around the world over $3 billion dollars in IT expenses. This fiscal year ten new donor partners have joined with TechSoup to make their product donations available to nonprofits and libraries.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

Adobe's powerful tools allow you to create beautiful images and videos to enhance your print materials, websites, social media, invitations, and more. Streamline File Sharing, Social Media, and Collaboration Online. Accelerate collaboration with Box 's easy-to-use interface for instant access to files stored online.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Now, thanks to Huddle, nonprofits and libraries can effectively manage their projects, content, and collaboration, both internally and externally. File sharing (upload and share a variety of files with team members and others). The above image shows a calendar within Huddle. Integrate File Sharing with Team Communication.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Sync your images across all your devices — Mac, PC, and mobile. After requesting access to 20 percent off Adobe's retail rates, your organization gets access to both Photoshop CC and Photoshop Lightroom CC for a full year. Organize, edit, enhance, and transform your photos anytime, anywhere. How Does It Work?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2017

For example, you can use SharePoint to host and share files instead of going with a third-party cloud storage provider like Box. Find Out Who Owns Data You Upload — and Who Can Access It. Here are a few steps to take to make sure the wrong people don't access it. Keep an Eye on Who Has Access to What.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Windows MultiPoint Server allows non-technical users to set up a multi-user computing environment, such as a classroom, computer lab, or public access stations, all without the support of dedicated IT staff. Download the MultiPoint Server installation file and burn it to a CD or DVD or save it to a flash drive. Image: Dell Inc.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2012

Donations from this program allow one user to access Adobe software training videos on lynda.com for three months. Many nonprofits or libraries need to bring in an outside graphic designer, or ask a tech-savvy volunteer or staff member to do the work on top of other duties. Online Training Products. Online Training for Photoshop.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

We hear from young nonprofits and libraries all the time, and we know that making wise and affordable technology investments can play a vital part in building and growing an organization. Microsoft Office (admin fee: $24–$31) is the backbone of most nonprofit and library offices. Keep Files Safe. Get Your Office Running.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. teamed up to supply Computer Technologies Program with everything they would need to set up a bank of MultiPoint Server-based public access computers. Each network has its own file server. One USB hub.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2013

The multimedia applications allow virtual work groups to use the Internet to see each others' faces in small windows on their monitors, hear each others' voices on computer speakers, deliver presentations, edit files, and collaborate on whiteboards. Image: Virtual meeting ( Shutterstock ).

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

Hidden fees or limitations: JotForm’s free online forms plan limits your access with only five forms and 100 submissions per month. What it does: Dropbox is a cloud-based file sharing platform that allows you to store and share photos, documents, and other files. per donation processing fee.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It’s also looking like relatively few charities and also libraries are getting the hang of it. Office 365 is basically a full-featured online version of Microsoft Office that includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Publisher, and Access. in Namibia is showing the way for providing Internet access in Africa.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 18, 2016

But TechSoup and Idealware know that's not always practical when your server is crashing, you can't send email, and nobody knows where important files are stored. TechSoup is committed to making technology accessible and affordable for our nonprofit community. That's why these courses focus on tactical technology planning.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2015

It operates the PCs for Maine program, which provides refurbished computers to low-income individuals, schools, nonprofits, and libraries for use as public access workstations. Find our in-depth profile of Information Technology Exchange on TechSoup for Libraries. Images 1 and 3: Braided River. Image 5: RE-volv.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2017

The Sweepstakes is open to individuals, submitting on behalf of nonprofit organizations and libraries all over the world, who are attending the 2017 Nonprofit Technology Conference ("17 NTC") in Washington, DC. Image 1: Adobe. Image 2: TechSoup. The TechSoup 17 NTC Social Media Sweepstakes Terms and Conditions (Short).

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Tech Soup

MARCH 22, 2013

Through organizations like Tech Impact and TechSoup , these online services are being offered at a significant discount to nonprofits, charities, libraries, and private foundations. Image: Matt Niemi. Plus, this trend is accelerating. As it does, less and less is being stored on the actual computer.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Now, all your supporters need is access to the internet and a credit card and they can donate to your organization anytime, anywhere, all from your website. Design platforms like Canva and DesignWizard help you create eye-catching graphics and engaging images to use in your donor communications. Event registration software.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

For example, perhaps 1/3 of your local population is food insecure, defined as not having consistent access to the food needed to support a healthy lifestyle. In your area, this may take the form of people not having access to healthy food that’s within walking distance, or parents having to skip meals to help feed their kids. .

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 1, 2010

The CC license is for the book text, not the images. Many of the images were provided under more restrictive licenses (and are marked as such in both the printed book and the online version). This means, however, that I couldn't release the book on Google Books with a CC license unless I stripped out most of the images.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Other Examples: An Annual Giving Campaign, like National Center for Youth Law did $10k for a new Alzheimer’s research project Raise $25,000 to fill a new school library. Make it easy on your partners and collect all relevant materials for promotion, such as blog post and press release templates, logos, images, and approved quotes.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

Download a copy of the full report as a PDF file from Imagine Canadas online reference library: Effective knowledge transfer & exchange for nonprofit organizations : a framework (PDF) Fataneh Zarinpoush, Shirley Von Sychowski, Julie Sperling. Accessibility. Toronto : Imagine Canada , 2007. Easy RSS Updates with PingShot.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Your goal decides what data you need to include, what images will be effective, and possibly what the theme of the presentation should be as a whole. You can also save your theme to your organization’s shared files for you and others to have ready to use for future proposals. We are simply drawn to images and bright colors.

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Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

Let’s begin with an overview of course authoring software before diving into the tools your team can access. These include: A built-in library of eLearning assets. Though Adobe Flash compatibility was phased out at the tail end of 2020, Captivate is still available and able to publish courses as HTML-5 files. per month.

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Forum One

MAY 17, 2023

This redesign took a user-centric approach to better meet the needs of the site’s users and also utilized accessible, inclusive, and scalable design. Forum One helped the AARP Livability Index meet the needs of their audiences with an easier-to-use website and accessible data that informs consumer and policy decisions nationwide.

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Forum One

MAY 3, 2023

The app includes journals and trackers to allow parents to record important information about their journey, a glossary of commonly used terms, a community and resource library, directory of NICU family support partners, a postpartum checkup, and more.

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